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The Ethics Law and Program Office is currently seeking an energetic, innovative, and results-oriented individual who will enjoy working in a dynamic and mission-driven organization. This position is for an entry level Attorney Advisor (GS-11) who will provide professional legal services to Department of Commerce personnel regarding ethics rules and restrictions.
This is a Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
10/27/2022 to 12/09/2022
$74,950 - $97,430 per year
GS 11
Few vacancies in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent - Excepted
Full-time
Competitive
15
No
No
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Applications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens.
The selectee will perform a variety of legal duties such as researching relatively clear legal issues, conducting legal analysis, developing drafts of letters, memoranda, and legal documents for review and use by attorneys or conducting the preliminary review of applications for specific governmental protection or approval. Incumbent is expected to be able to independently present legal conclusions to supervising attorneys, bureau clients, and other interested groups. Provides ethics advice and assistance and reviews financial disclosure reports.
Successful candidates will possess an understanding of ethics law and program requirements, including knowledge of financial instruments and ethics law, and financial disclosure reviews. It is preferable for the candidates to have demonstrated strong interest in the subject matter and knowledge of the legal framework for DOC and its Bureaus' programs as well as have experience with developing and conducting training presentations. Candidates must have excellent legal writing and research ability; outstanding oral, analytical, and interpersonal skills, and be adept at working directly with clients and staff members; candidates must demonstrate a commitment to professionalism and public service.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Provide proof of an active bar membership in good standing of the bar of a state, a territory of the United
States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. On-line information is allowed as long as it shows that applicant is in "active" status.
- Successfully pass a background investigation.
- Required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450.
- Complete a 2-year trial/probationary period
- Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
To qualify for this position, applicants must have acquired the amounts of skills and experience indicated below:
- For the GS-11 level, at least one (1) year post-J.D. of progressively responsible legal experience of a professional nature which demonstrates the ability to perform the work at this level.
Note: An LL.M may be substituted for a maximum of one year experience.
Applicants must meet the general professional experience requirements set forth above and the below specialized experience by the closing date of the announcement.
Specialized experience equips applicants with particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled. For this position specialized experience includes a working familiarity with ethics laws, regulations, policy and procedures or experience with legal areas that are frequently encountered in the context of implementing ethics programs.
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to accurately identify and quickly analyze relevant and critical issues. Applicants must demonstrate a record of strong interpersonal skills, good judgment and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client bureaus.
J.D. degree, bar membership and one year of legal experience
This position does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service. Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applicants will be rated based on their education, experience, demonstrated legal research and writing abilities, and performance during the interview process. Basis for evaluation: If eligible and meeting basic qualifications, your application package will be evaluated in conjunction with your résumé and supporting documents for the required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of this position:
1. Knowledge of research strategies and techniques sufficient to research complex legal issues. The issues researched are almost always factually complex and are in areas of the law which are often in a continual state of evolution, thus requiring atypical and innovative research strategies.
2. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse clients and constituencies on varied and complex topics in writing clearly, concisely and persuasively, with particular emphasis on the ability to analyze and explain complex legal issues.
3. Ability to maintain effective working and reporting relationships with professional peers, support staff and management officials.
4. Ability to organize work effectively to meet established deadlines and priorities.
Please be advised that DOC Attorney positions are in the Excepted Service. As such, these positions are not covered by the usual civil service hiring procedures. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications stated herein. We will perform an initial review of applications to determine basic eligibility and minimum qualifications for the position and numeric scores will not be assigned. There are no numerical rating systems through which to apply veterans' preference; however, the Office of the General Counsel favorably considers veterans preference eligibility in hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume. If selected, additional information may be required.
Failure to provide required documents, if selected, may result in lost consideration.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To be considered, please send all documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section to EthicsDivision@doc.gov, with subject line "Attorney-Advisor, GS-11, Vacancy".
Applicants who are not selected for interviews will not be notified that they have not been selected.
Once your application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. You will only be contacted if you are found eligible and if you are selected for an interview. Applicants selected for interviews may be requested to provide a legal writing sample.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for OGC to share your application with others in OGC for similar positions.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed.
After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/685686400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Ethics Law and Program Office provides legal advice and services primarily focused on matters relating to federal criminal conflict of interest statutes, federal standards of ethical conduct regulations, financial disclosure requirements, procurement integrity provisions, lobbying rules, and political activity restrictions.
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